JUST DANCE: Adult Pop-Up Dance Class Series

Dance Educator/Organization Application

KDA will celebrate 10 years in 2025 and we are excited to bring back many of our past programs, including the JUST DANCE: Adult Pop-Up Dance Class Series that launched for the first time in 2019!

KDA is seeking Kern County dance educators and organizations to host adult dance classes throughout 2025 while being compensated by KDA for their time.

WHY JUST DANCE:

Did you know there is a large population of trained adult dancers yearning to take adult dance classes in our community?  Additionally, there are also MANY that want to take their first steps on the dance floor! KDA is regularly asked about adult dance instruction in Kern County and we want to help your dance studio reach more potential students. To keep in step with our mission, KDA is proud to host the JUST DANCE in partnership with Kern County dance businesses.  

WHAT is a Pop-Up Series for Adults?

You may have heard of a pop-up restaurant or store that opens quickly in a temporary amount of time. JUST DANCE is meant to pop-up at different dance organizations across Kern County giving visibility to a multitude of dance businesses throughout the county while also celebrating a diversity of dance styles.  JUST DANCE will host one class a month at a different dance business providing adult dancers will the opportunity to visit a variety of locations all year long! JUST DANCE is a great opportunity for a dance organization to the "test the market" for adult classes while receiving compensation from KDA for their time. 

Call to Dance Educators and Organizations

KDA is seeking dance educators and organizations to provide exciting dance classes ranging in all styles and levels throughout 2025. 

JUST DANCE: Adult Pop-Up Dance Class Series:

Application Requirements:

Submit a completed JUST DANCE (below) which includes the following:    

• Submit dance resume- including 3 references with contact information
  
  
• Submit 50 word bio
  
  
• Submit head shot and/or dance shot 
  
  
• Submit an outline for proposed dance class
  
  
• Demonstrate willingness to assist KDA with overall event logistical elements 

Submit your application by December 9. Candidates will be notified of selection by December 13.

Kern County Dance Educator/Organization Obligations:

• Dance Educator/Organization will choose one date to offer their classes
  
  
• Dance Educator/Organization will provide the location and dance studio to host 1 adult class

• Dance Educator/Organization will choose the type of class to offer
  
  
• Dance Educator/Organization will provide the dance instructor to teach the class
  
  
• Dance Educator/Organization will teach one style of dance while maintaining the format of class as described in application

KDA Obligations:

• KDA will compensate the dance educator and host location
  
  
• KDA will market the event to the Kern County community
  
  
• KDA will manage RSVPs for the classes
  
  
• KDA will provide a contact list and exit survey results to gauge the interest in offering consecutive adult dance classes for dance organization owners

Compensation:

• KDA will offer dance educators a $50 honorarium to teach one class.
  
  
• KDA will offer locations a $50 honorarium host one class. 

JUST DANCE: Adult Pop-Up Dance Class Series Benefits:

• Opportunity to advertise Dance Educator/Organization via KDA marketing/PR strategies
  
  
• Featured on the official KDA JUST DANCE website as a partner - name/logo/bio
  
  
• Featured on the official KDA social media as a JUST DANCE partner- name/logo/bio
  
  
• Featured on all KDA JUST DANCE marketing materials- press release, social media, posters, flyers
  
  
• Opportunity to participate in JUST DANCE press on local news/radio outlets

For More Information:

www.kerndance.org/JUSTDANCE

Email - info@kerndance.org

Thank you for applying!

 

In the section that asks for a description of your dance class, please use the following as an example:

"Square Dance is for adults with little to no dance experience.  Dancers will learn simple Square Dance formations and how to respond to a Square Dance caller.  I will also provide a little background on the history of Square Dance in the USA." 

In the section that asks for structure of your dance class, please use the following as an example: 

3 minute intro on myself and my style

7 minute warmup/strecthing.

30 minute combo breakdown off choreography, review and group performance ollowed by ballet technique for 30 minutes.  

5 minute cool down

5 questions and photo opps

Do you have footage of a similar dance class you have taught?  

Please provide us with a short video clip or a website url link below. 

KDA AUDIO/VISUAL IMAGE RELEASE FORM

I grant permission to Kern Dance Alliance its employees and agents, to take and use visual/audio images of me. Visual/audio images are any type of recording, including photographs, digital images, drawings, renderings, voices, sounds, video recordings, audio clips or accompanying written descriptions. I agree that the KDA Photographer owns the images and all rights related to them but permits KDA license to use them. The images may be used by the Photographer and KDA in any manner or media without notifying me, such as web sites, publications, promotions, broadcasts, advertisements, posters and theater slides. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished images or any printed or electronic matter that may be used with them.

I release the Photographer and KDA and its employees and agents, including any firm authorized to publish and/ or distribute a finished product containing the images, from any claims, damages or liability which I may ever have in connection with the taking of use of the images or printed material used with the images.

KDA GENERAL ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

CAUTION: This is a release of legal rights. Read and understand it before signing it.

I understand and agree that by participating in a KDA Event there is a possibility of physical injury or death. I voluntarily agree, therefore, to assume all risks and responsibility for any such injury or accident, which might occur to me or my child during the KDA Event. I also exempt, release, and indemnify the Kern Dance Alliance, its staff, agents and/or volunteers from any and all liability claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever from any damage, loss, injury, or death to me, my children, or property which may arise out of or in connection with participation in this event. I further hereby voluntarily agree to waive my rights and that of my heirs and assigns to hold the Kern Dance Alliance, its staff, agents and/or volunteers liable for such damage, loss, injury, or death. I understand that I should be aware of my physical limitations and agree not to exceed them.

I am at least 18 years of age and competent to sign this release. I have read this release before signing, I understand its contents, and I freely accept the terms. If I am signing this waiver for my children, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian and have the right to waive these rights.